This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, April 23, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
Y _ _ _ _
First and last letters
Y _ _ _ S
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YEARS as a word: (colloquial, hyperbolic) A very long time.
YEARS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 7, 2025.
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